Echoes

Echoes is a 5 piece alternative rock band from Kingston, playing a wide variety of alternative covers as well as original material. The band: Joey McWilliams on vocals, Ben Webb on the guitar and vocals. Josh Lees, guitar, Austin Friend, the bass and vocals, and Jason Goettler, the drums. Echoes officially started playing together in July 2022, but the current lineup solidified in November 2023. Their music came together through a combination of pre-written songs and collaborative songwriting. When it comes to their musical influences, Echoes draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists. Some of their biggest influences include Alexisonfire, Death Cab for Cutie, La Dispute, Kongos, TWRP, Gorillaz, Linkin Park, Led Zeppelin, Mastodon, and many more. While they appreciate these artists, Echoes has a unique sound and does not aim to sound like any specific band. Their first gig as a band took place at The Royal Tavern 2.0 for the Homegrown Music Festival in 2023. It was an exciting experience for them to kick off their journey alongside other talented local acts. In terms of touring, Echoes would love to hit the road with local bands they have had the pleasure ... more...